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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 809.28 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 809.28 and 443.13 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 809.28 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/809.28 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 809.28 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 358,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,616.25/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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